Embargo against the island remains in place
Rainbow flag raised over U.S. Embassy in Dominican Republic
Michelle Bachelet made announcement in speech to country’s Congress
Sebastián Piñera running for second term in South American country
Parent company received perfect HRC Corporate Equality Index score
Two presidents met at Palace of Versailles outside Paris
Destenay was the only male in the group
Nelson Gandulla is a vocal Mariela Castro critic
Buddhist teachings can provide foundation for activists
Lawmakers have two years to act on landmark ruling